MRT Map Version 3 Includes Johor’s BRT Line

A previously-undiscovered passion for the MRT map and its original meh and messy design has surfaced this past year, with multiple redesigns going viral on the Internet.

Remember that MRT map redesign that featured an actual circle for the Circle Line? That designer, Faiz Basha, came back on 10 Aug just in time for National Day with a new version of the map, with more improvements and with a design tailored to the actual shape of Singapore.

2040 might be at least 20 years from now, but the future of the MRT map has arrived.

Geographical accuracy of various landmarks

Faiz has taken care to not only maintain the circular shape of the Circle Line, as with previous designs, but also include the shape of our little red dot and landmarks such as waterways around the Sengkang-Punggol region.

The layout of Changi Airport has also been included, retaining the relative locations of the MRT stations. The size of Changi Airport has been increased on the map as the metro lines are still the priority.

Proposed Johor BRT line included

In May 2019, Johor announced that a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service would be built and completed by 2022, with possible links to Singapore’s existing MRT service through the High Speed Rail (HSR) and RTS Link.

Just kidding, we love the map and reiterate our desire to see LTA adopt one of these awesome designs, even if they’ve announced their own revamp to be released later this year. Good job once again, Faiz!